YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMMING

Kids Clay Camp

Each class in the Kids Clay Camp will focus on building the piece the first week, with glazing the second week. Projects will need to be fired after glazing, before they are ready for pick up (about one week). Students may participate in one project or all three!

Animated Pinch PotJune 19 & 26Experience the creation of a functional pinch pot becoming animated. After students conquer the basic pinch pot method, they will have fun exploring the effect of different clay modeling tools in the forming process of figure/facial features.

Hand DishJuly 17 & 24Create a decorated hand dish that can be used to hold soap or jewelry. Students will begin with learning the slab method. The, using their hands as a guide, they will add details using shaping and clay modeling tools.

Slab HouseAugust 7 & 14Create a fun, three dimensional slab house. This project will incorporate hand building and surface ornamentation. Students will add a three dimensional quality by adding details such as shutters, doors and porches. Clay modeling tools will be used, resulting in a ceramic relief with a variety of features.

Young Artists August Classes: Printmaking

August 14: Plasticine Stamp PrintsUse plasticine to create your own stamps in a variety of shapes.

August 21: Vegetable Printed LandscapesCreate a fun landscape using vegetables as stamps.

August 28: Rubber Band PrintsCreate your own print plate by using rubber bands to create a stamp.

Totally Talented Teens

Lino Block PrintingWednesdays, August 1 & 81:30-3:00pAges:12-17 years

$30 RWAM Members $60 Nonmembers

Students will chose an image to make an impression. Using various sized blades, cut away the image and background. Participants are encouraged to bring sketches they may want to use for their final design. Following this class, students will be able to design, cut and print a linoleum block.

PRESCHOOL PANIC

Instructor: Heather NelsonWednesdays, 10:00a-11:00aAges 3- 5 years

$2.50 per class RWAM Members
$5 non-members

Meet in the front yard of the Mansion (weather permitting) and read a book related tot he project we will be doing. This class is held outdoors, weather permitting, because it is designed to be messy. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately.